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$450+ Cheap flights from Basel EuroAirport Swiss (BSL) to Chicago (CHI)

This is the cheapest round-trip flight price found by a Cheapflights user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight departing on 4/1. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
BSL — CHI
Feb 25 — Mar 41
Tue 2/25
Tue 3/4
1 adult, Economy
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This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/20. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure American Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 4/16:45 amBSL - ORD
1 stop15h 00mAmerican Airlines
Mon 4/78:20 pmORD - BSL
1 stop19h 30mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 2/20$450
This British Airways deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/20. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure British Airways is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 3/1311:15 amBSL - ORD
1 stop12h 25mBritish Airways
Wed 3/267:30 pmORD - BSL
1 stop13h 20mBritish Airways
Deal found 2/20$452
This Iberia deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/20. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Iberia is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 4/16:45 amBSL - ORD
2 stops17h 48mMultiple Airlines
Sun 4/69:15 pmORD - BSL
1 stop18h 35mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 2/20$457
This KLM deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/20. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure KLM is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 4/110:15 amBSL - ORD
2 stops15h 06mKLM
Tue 4/81:26 pmORD - BSL
2 stops13h 09mKLM
Deal found 2/20$521
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/20. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure United Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 3/139:35 amBSL - ORD
2 stops16h 02mUnited Airlines
Wed 3/267:00 pmORD - BSL
1 stop15h 20mUnited Airlines
Deal found 2/20$534
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/20. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Delta is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 3/1311:15 amBSL - ORD
2 stops15h 29mDelta
Wed 3/262:40 pmORD - BSL
2 stops14h 00mDelta
Deal found 2/20$559
This Austrian Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/20. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Austrian Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 3/2010:10 amBSL - ORD
1 stop34h 55mAustrian Airlines
Thu 3/276:50 pmORD - BSL
2 stops18h 55mAustrian Airlines
Deal found 2/20$565
This Lufthansa deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/20. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Lufthansa is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 7/36:30 pmBSL - ORD
1 stop23h 30mLufthansa
Thu 7/103:10 pmORD - BSL
1 stop15h 30mLufthansa
Deal found 2/20$615
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/20. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Delta is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 6/196:15 amBSL - MDW
2 stops18h 48mDelta
Thu 7/311:00 pmMDW - BSL
2 stops17h 50mDelta
Deal found 2/20$763
This Air France deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/20. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Air France is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 10/3010:15 amBSL - MDW
2 stops17h 32mAir France
Mon 11/35:59 pmMDW - BSL
2 stops13h 06mAir France
Deal found 2/20$773
This KLM deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/20. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure KLM is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 4/196:15 amBSL - MDW
2 stops15h 07mKLM
Fri 4/251:16 pmMDW - BSL
2 stops13h 19mKLM
Deal found 2/20$1,511

Find flights from Basel to Chicago within your budget

Customize your flight search to find flights from Basel to Chicago that fit within your specific budget. Explore options based on user searches and filter the results based on your desired price range. Find flights that match your budget for a cost-effective journey. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 2,558,603 searches. Data last updated February 20, 2025.

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BaselChicago

BSL - ORD

BSLORD

Basel EuroAirport Swiss

Tue 4/1

6:45 am-2:45 pm

1 stop15h 00m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Mon 4/7

8:20 pm-10:50 pm

1 stop19h 30m

$450

BaselChicago

BSL - ORD

BSLORD

Basel EuroAirport Swiss

Thu 3/13

11:15 am-5:40 pm

1 stop12h 25m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Wed 3/26

7:30 pm-2:50 pm

1 stop13h 20m

$452

BaselChicago

BSL - ORD

BSLORD

Basel EuroAirport Swiss

Tue 4/1

6:45 am-5:33 pm

2 stops17h 48m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sun 4/6

9:15 pm-10:50 pm

1 stop18h 35m

$457

BaselChicago

BSL - ORD

BSLORD

Basel EuroAirport Swiss

Tue 4/1

10:15 am-6:21 pm

2 stops15h 06m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Tue 4/8

1:26 pm-9:35 am

2 stops13h 09m

$521

BaselChicago

BSL - ORD

BSLORD

Basel EuroAirport Swiss

Thu 3/13

9:35 am-7:37 pm

2 stops16h 02m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Wed 3/26

7:00 pm-4:20 pm

1 stop15h 20m

$534

BaselChicago

BSL - ORD

BSLORD

Basel EuroAirport Swiss

Thu 3/13

11:15 am-8:44 pm

2 stops15h 29m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Wed 3/26

2:40 pm-10:40 am

2 stops14h 00m

$559

BaselChicago

BSL - ORD

BSLORD

Basel EuroAirport Swiss

Thu 3/20

10:10 am-3:05 pm

1 stop34h 55m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Thu 3/27

6:50 pm-7:45 pm

2 stops18h 55m

$565

BaselChicago

BSL - ORD

BSLORD

Basel EuroAirport Swiss

Thu 7/3

6:30 pm-11:00 am

1 stop23h 30m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Thu 7/10

3:10 pm-1:40 pm

1 stop15h 30m

$615

BaselChicago

BSL - MDW

BSLMDW

Basel EuroAirport Swiss

Thu 6/19

6:15 am-6:03 pm

2 stops18h 48m

Chicago Midway

Thu 7/31

1:00 pm-1:50 pm

2 stops17h 50m

$763

BaselChicago

BSL - MDW

BSLMDW

Basel EuroAirport Swiss

Sat 4/19

6:15 am-2:22 pm

2 stops15h 07m

Chicago Midway

Fri 4/25

1:16 pm-9:35 am

2 stops13h 19m

$1,511

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Rainfall in Chicago by month

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In terms of precipitation, rainfall in Chicago ranges from 1.7 - 4.9 inches per month. August is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 4.9 in. January is typically the driest time to visit Chicago when rainfall is around 1.7 in.

Temperature in Chicago by month

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If weather is an important factor for your trip to Chicago, use this chart to help with planning. For those seeking warmer temperatures, July is the ideal time of year to visit, when temperatures reach an average of 73.4 F. Travelers looking to avoid the cold should look outside of January, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 23.0 F).

Reviews of airlines servicing Chicago

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to Chicago. Read reviews, discover amenities, and learn about the overall travel experience offered by airlines. Use this information to make informed decisions when choosing an airline for your flight to Chicago. Reviews last updated February 20, 2025.
Read reviews from past customers who have flown Delta, KLM and Austrian Airlines from Basel to Chicago. You can also see how each airline compares in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Delta
8.0
Very good
8,220 reviews

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.3

Entertainment

7.9

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.5

Boarding

8.2

Reviews

1 / 20

10.0
Excellent

Aaron,Oct 2024

TUS - LAX

Delta has consistently been the best U.S. airline for my travels and this flight was no exception

Delta
8.0
Very good
8,220 reviews
Delta
8.0
Very good
8,220 reviews

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.3

Entertainment

7.9

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.5

Boarding

8.2

Reviews

1 / 20

10.0
Excellent

Aaron,Oct 2024

TUS - LAX

Delta has consistently been the best U.S. airline for my travels and this flight was no exception

KLM
7.8
Good
1,333 reviews
Delta
8.0
Very good
8,220 reviews

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.3

Entertainment

7.9

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.5

Boarding

8.2

Reviews

1 / 20

10.0
Excellent

Aaron,Oct 2024

TUS - LAX

Delta has consistently been the best U.S. airline for my travels and this flight was no exception

Austrian Airlines
7.6
Good
773 reviews
Delta
8.0
Very good
8,220 reviews

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.3

Entertainment

7.9

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.5

Boarding

8.2

Reviews

1 / 20

10.0
Excellent

Aaron,Oct 2024

TUS - LAX

Delta has consistently been the best U.S. airline for my travels and this flight was no exception

United Airlines
7.4
Good
8,766 reviews
Delta
8.0
Very good
8,220 reviews

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.3

Entertainment

7.9

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.5

Boarding

8.2

Reviews

1 / 20

10.0
Excellent

Aaron,Oct 2024

TUS - LAX

Delta has consistently been the best U.S. airline for my travels and this flight was no exception

American Airlines
7.2
Good
10,000 reviews
Delta
8.0
Very good
8,220 reviews

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.3

Entertainment

7.9

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.5

Boarding

8.2

Reviews

1 / 20

10.0
Excellent

Aaron,Oct 2024

TUS - LAX

Delta has consistently been the best U.S. airline for my travels and this flight was no exception

Related info for your journey

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  • What airport do you fly from for flights from Basel to Chicago?

    Basel EuroAirport Swiss (BSL), located 3.6 mi from the city center, is the airport you fly out of when you book flights from Basel to Chicago. 0 airlines have flights from EuroAirport Swiss to Chicago on a regular basis. Booking flights from Basel EuroAirport Swiss to Chicago should not be difficult; the airport handles an average of 0 outbound flights to Chicago per day.

  • What are the cheapest airlines flying from Basel EuroAirport Swiss to Chicago round-trip?

    According to our current data, American Airlines ($450), British Airways ($452), and KLM ($521) offers the cheapest pricing from Basel EuroAirport Swiss to Chicago. Users have found that American Airlines is 23% cheaper than the other options available to this destination.

  • What are the cheapest airlines to fly from Basel EuroAirport Swiss to Chicago one-way?

    $538 is the cheapest one-way deal found within the past few days, from British Airways. You may also be able to find cheap deals on KLM and United Airlines, with prices starting from $1,509 and $1,767, respectively.

  • Can I find deals for flights from Basel to Chicago that include hotel bookings?

    Yes. In addition to deals on Basel to Chicago flights, Cheapflights offers vacation packages that include both flights and hotel.

  • How can I find direct flights from Basel to Chicago?

    After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from Basel to Chicago.

  • Can I find deals for business class flights from Basel to Chicago?

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Basel to Chicago by cabin class. In addition to browsing deals, you can also filter by cabin class on the search results page after making a search.

  • What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Basel EuroAirport Swiss to Chicago?

    Currently, August is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Basel EuroAirport Swiss to Chicago (average of $245). Flying from Basel EuroAirport Swiss to Chicago in March is currently the most expensive (average of $321). There are several factors that can impact the price of a flight, so comparing airlines, departure airports and flight times can provide users with more options.

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